Not every young person feels comfortable sitting in an office talking about their feelings.

That's why counselling at Chat Space can look a little different.

Some kids are happy to sit and chat.

Others open up more naturally while building Lego, playing card games, kicking a football, shooting hoops, playing a quick game of Mario Kart, grabbing a hot chocolate, going for a walk, or simply having a relaxed conversation without feeling like they're in counselling.

Every child is different, so sessions are tailored to suit their personality, interests, and comfort level.

The goal isn't to force conversations — it's to create an environment where they feel comfortable enough for those conversations to happen naturally.

My goal isn't to make kids fit a counselling model.

It's to create an environment where they feel comfortable enough to be themselves.

I work with young people from primary school right through to Year 12, supporting them through challenges such as:

• Anxiety and worry
• School pressures
• Friendship issues
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Emotional regulation
• Family separation and change
• Behavioural concerns
• Anger and frustration
• Motivation and engagement
• General life challenges

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Neurodiversity Support

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I work with many neurodivergent children and teenagers, including young people with:

• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• AuDHD (ADHD and Autism)
• Dyslexia and learning differences
• Sensory processing challenges
• Social communication difficulties

Every child experiences the world differently.

Rather than focusing on labels, I focus on understanding how your child sees the world and helping them build confidence, emotional regulation, social skills, resilience, and strategies that work for them.

Sessions are tailored to the individual and delivered in a way that feels safe, supportive, and engaging.

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Counselling That Feels Natural

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For younger children, this may include play-based counselling in our Jimboomba office, including our Lego room, where conversations often happen naturally through activity and play.

For older kids and teens, sessions might look like:

📍 Sitting in the Jimboomba office

🧱 Using Lego and hands-on activities

⚽ Kicking a football

🏀 Shooting hoops

🚶 Walk and talk sessions

🌳 Meeting at the park or on the field

💻 Online sessions

📞 Phone sessions

The goal isn't to "fix" your child.

It's to give them a safe space to talk, build confidence, develop emotional tools, and feel supported as they grow.

I also work closely with parents because the best outcomes happen when everyone is working together.

If your child needs someone in their corner, I'd love to help.